Trump says Lebanon is not part of ceasefire deal with Iran, PBS reports

Israel has launched heavy airstrikes across several areas in Lebanon, including Beirut.

(Reuters) – Lebanon is ​not part of the ‌ceasefire agreement the U.S. has with Iran “because of Hezbollah” ​but will “get taken ​care of,” U.S. President Donald Trump ⁠told PBS News ​in an interview on ​Wednesday a day after his ceasefire agreement with Iran.

Asked ​if he was ​okay with Israel’s continued strikes, Trump ‌said “That’s ⁠a separate skirmish,” PBS “News Hour” program’s Liz Landers said in ​a post ​on ⁠X following the interview.

White House Press ​Secretary Karoline Leavitt earlier ​said ⁠that Lebanon was not part of the ⁠deal, ​Axios reported.

Meanwhile, Iran has warned that it may withdraw from the recently agreed ceasefire due to ongoing Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon.

According to Iranian media, Iran’s envoy to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, stated that continued Israeli attacks could compel Tehran to reconsider its commitment to the truce.

He cautioned that if Israel does not stop its bombardment, it may face serious consequences in the coming days.

Israel has launched heavy airstrikes across several areas in Lebanon, including Beirut, causing dozens of casualties and further escalating regional tensions.